New York, USA - In a nail-biting finish at the T20 World Cup 2024, India triumphed over Pakistan by a mere 6 runs in a thrilling last-over showdown. The match, held at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, saw Jasprit Bumrah deliver a spellbinding performance that turned the tide in India's favor.
Bumrah's Brilliance
Jasprit Bumrah's four overs were nothing short of sensational, as he finished with 3 for 14, playing a pivotal role in restricting Pakistan to 113 for 7 in their 20 overs. His ability to bowl under pressure and take crucial wickets was instrumental in India's chase of a challenging target of 120 runs.
Here is the full scorecard for the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan:
India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024
Match Summary:
India won the match by 6 runs against Pakistan.
Innings Details:
Inning 1 - India
- Batting: R Sharma (13 runs), V Kohli (4 runs), R Pant (42 runs), A Patel (20 runs), S Yadav (7 runs), S Dube (3 runs), H Pandya (7 runs), R Jadeja (0 runs), A Singh (9 runs), J Bumrah (0 runs)
- Bowling: S Afridi (4 overs, 29 runs, 1 wicket), N Shah (4 overs, 21 runs, 3 wickets), M Amir (4 overs, 23 runs, 2 wickets), I Ahmed (1 over, 7 runs, 0 wickets), I Wasim (3 overs, 17 runs, 0 wickets), H Rauf (3 overs, 21 runs, 3 wickets)
Inning 2 - Pakistan
- Batting: M Rizwan (31 runs), B Azam (13 runs), U Khan (13 runs), F Zaman (13 runs), I Wasim (15 runs), S Khan (4 runs), I Ahmed (5 runs), S Afridi (0 runs), N Shah (10 runs)
- Bowling: A Singh (4 overs, 31 runs, 1 wicket), M Siraj (4 overs, 19 runs, 0 wickets), J Bumrah (4 overs, 14 runs, 3 wickets), H Pandya (4 overs, 24 runs, 2 wickets)
Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan's Strong Start
Pakistan started their innings on a solid note, reaching 73 for 3 in just 12.1 overs. With the required run rate at run-a-ball, they seemed well on track to defend their total. However, Bumrah's exceptional bowling changed the game's dynamics.
India's Batting Collapse
Despite a promising start of 81 for 3 after 10 overs, India suffered a batting collapse, scoring only 38 runs and losing 7 wickets in the remaining 9 overs. Rishabh Pant's contribution of 42 runs was overshadowed by the inability of other Indian batsmen to capitalize on the situation.
Pakistan's Bowling Effort
Pakistan's pacers, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, were impressive with three wickets each, while Mohammad Amir added two more to his tally. Their early breakthroughs put India under pressure and set the stage for Bumrah's heroics.
In conclusion, Jasprit Bumrah's match-winning spell and India's resilience under pressure were the highlights of this enthralling encounter between two cricketing giants.
